Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farshid Yazdi, M.D., M.S.P.H.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1679707350
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
828 Webster St
New Orleans, LA 701185848
(337) 781-2927

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2015
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #208134

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679707350. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
299
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$50,360
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 78 40 $78
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 71 19 $352
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 55 26 $70
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 31 15 $293
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 11 $65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 19 $129
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 15 12 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,753
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 3 $2,937.94
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $153.28
Amgen Inc. 8 $145.80
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 2 $106.52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $66.65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $49.60
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 2 $48.08
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $41.59
ABBVIE INC. 2 $39.51
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 2 $30.52
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $26.01
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $24.01
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. 1 $22.41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.84
Octapharma USA, Inc. 1 $20.34

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,500
Food and Beverage
$752
Travel and Lodging
$417
Education
$85

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
331
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$35,654
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 74 21 $16,159
Furosemide Generic 35 15 $1,069
Calcium Acetate Generic 29 11 $2,594
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 29 14 $1,323
Losartan Potassium Generic 28 14 $390
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 22 13 $209
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 18 0 $164
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $116
Potassium Chloride Generic 16 0 $910
Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) Brand 16 0 $2,237

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Farshid Yazdi's medical specialty?
Dr. Farshid Yazdi practices Nephrology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Farshid Yazdi practice?
Dr. Farshid Yazdi practices at 828 Webster St, New Orleans, LA 701185848. Office phone: 3377812927.
What is Dr. Farshid Yazdi's NPI?
Dr. Farshid Yazdi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679707350, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farshid Yazdi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farshid Yazdi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farshid Yazdi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.